Beech Grove is in Ushaw Moor, Durham and in Wear Valley district. DH7 7NR is located in the Deerness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Grove, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH7 7NN, DH7 7LS, DH7 7NP, DH7 7LT, DH7 7QN, DH7 7RP, DH7 7QL, DH7 7QR, DH7 7RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH7 7NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 47.1% | -16.1% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 14.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 34.9% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 47% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 13.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 31.9% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 97.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Grove was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Deerness average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Beech Grove has the 17th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Deerness and the 501st lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Beech Grove, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2025-07-17 | £154,095 |
| 11 Beech Grove, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-27 | £156,383 |
| 3 Beech Grove, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-03-18 | £130,165 |
| 15 Beech Grove, Durham, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2018-08-24 | £160,608 |
| 17 Beech Grove, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-11-11 | £197,971 |
DH7 7NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH7 7NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brancepeth Nursery School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EW | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushaw Moor Junior School Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Durham Road , Ursham Moor DH7 7LF | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 2out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | - not rated | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham Road , Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Academy Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 5,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aykley Heads Centre Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trouts Lane School Lanchester Road , DH1 5RH | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tick Tock Cafe | 3 Broom Lane | 1,028 yd | |
| La Fattoria Capriccio 46 Ltd | Unthank Farmhouse, Alum Waters | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearpark Workmens Club and Institute | Field View Terrace | 816 yd | |
| Flass Inn | Durham Road | 949 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Catholic Club | Durham Road | 949 yd | |
| Dog and Gun | Auton Stile | 1,027 yd | |
| Ushaw Moor Cricket Club | Highfield Terrace | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Pizza | Auton Stile | 939 yd | |
| Sopranos | 1 Broom Lane | 1,017 yd | |
| Rayhan Spice | 20 Auton Stile | 1,027 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 10 Station Road | 1,090 yd | |
| Ushaw Hut | 8 Station Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Broom Lane | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deerness Gymnastics Academy VALLEY VIEW | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Broom Park STOCKLEY COURT | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Durham Community Business College BRACKEN COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 959 yd |
| The Sir Bobby Robson Centre BRACKEN COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Ushaw Moor Park USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB USHAW MOOR CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.